Cut glass flower vase with gold leaf
H 20.0 / ø 14.0 cm,Year.2012- according to today's currency rate
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Masato Kigasawa
1962 -- Glasswork
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Price Range
Under $11,000
Info
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close - Awards at Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibitions : 4
About the Artwork
Using colored glass made by mixing melted bronze-red gold into the glass material. Gold leaf is applied, followed by transparent glass. The mouth of the vase is shaped, the body is carved in the shape of five flower petals, and the surface is sandblasted, creating a satin crape like finish. Finally, thin lines and lens-shaped cuts are added.
Description
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CategoryGlasswork
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MaterialsRed glass, gold leaf and transparent glass applied on the inside
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DimensionsH 20.0 / ø 14.0 cm
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Year of creation2012
Techniques Used
Kiriko cut glass
Kiriko cut glass is made by using rotating grinders or diamond wheels to cut geometric patterns and curves into the surface of finished glass vessels. The patterns are evened and finished with fine polishing stones. Edo kiriko and Satsuma kiriko are especially famous.
